Synthroid Questions (Page 4)

How is synthroid (levothhyroxine) made? Where does it come from?

I have hypothyriodism and I like to know about what I am taking and I would like to know How if there is no "natural" substitute where synthroid/levothyroxine comes from.

Is levothyroxine 100 mg, the same as synthroid 0.1mg ?

Afrin - What thyroid disease is referred to in instructions?

I take Synthroid for low thyroid level. Is this affected by Afrin

Is Synthroid 50 MCG equal to/same as Levothyroxine 0.05 MG?

With Synthroid it states to not eat "high-fiber" foods... what is classified as high fiber?

I was on a regimen of Levoxyl for many years (15+), but now it has been recalled and my doctor prescribed the Synthroid. I'm just wondering about the drug/food interactions, one of which is calcium and it also says "high-fiber" foods. I have increased my fiber intake in the past 5... read more

Hives and synthroid, how long for synthroid to leave my system?

I had my thyroid meds upped in September and then changed to synthroid. I was taking levothyroxine. After that I broke out in hives ... I just did research and found out it is very possible that it's because of the synthroid. I stopped taking it yesterday. Has anyone else experienced this and... read more

Is there any way to make my own synthroid ?

Hello..Would anyone (preferably a medical professional )know if there is a way for a non-medical professional ... such as myself, to make my own synthroid at home ( or if there is a plant based alternative) in the event that there is ever a shortage or some type of disaster where the meds would be... read more

Can I take synthroid 175 mcg and also linzess 145 mcg together in the morning?

I am currently taking synthroid 175 mcg in the morning on an empty stomach and then 30 minutes to an hour later take linzess 145 mcg for constipation. However, I am reading that this may reduce the effectiveness of my synthroid absorption which my doctor told me nothing about. How should these... read more

Is synthroid a steroid?

I was prescribed 4mg dose pack for methylprednisolone. Can I take it with Synthroid 100mcg?

I take Synthroid before breakfast and need to take methylprednisolone before breakfast too.

Can you drink cranberry juice with Synthroid?

I normally drink a cup of cranberry juice with a small amount of sunny d mixed with it, and take my vitamins and medications which are gabapentin, buspirone, baclofen, hydrochlorothiazide, and now levothyroxine. Is it okay to drink the juice or not? And second is it okay to do all those meds... read more

I take Synthroid/ I have all the side effects listed vomiting, diarrhea, muscle, cramps, sweating?

What is recommended spacing between medication dosing?

What is the recommended spacing between amlodipine and Eliquis dosing? What is recommended spacing of Synthroid and Eliquis, and famciclovir?

Are 2 25mcg synthroid pills equal to 1 50mcg synthroid pill?

my dosage has just been increased, but I have some 25mcg pills left. Is it an equivalent dose to take the 2 pills if the new prescription is for 50mcg synthroid

My TSH level was 0.14 my Dr. took my off synthroid completely, is that safe?